Egypt Slams Atrocities in Sudan, Forgetting Its Own Red Carpet
Mainstream media reports Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry's strong condemnation of the RSF and pledges of support for Sudan’s 'stability,' as if these sentiments materialize in a vacuum. What's often missing, however, is the uncomfortable history: Egypt has, at various times, cultivated ties with figures within the RSF, particularly in intelligence and border security. ( The New Arab, 2024
) These prior relationships complicate Cairo’s current moral outrage, suggesting strategic repositioning rather than a pure defense of human rights. One might wonder if 'stability' translates more accurately to 'a government palatable to Cairo's regional interests.' The swift denunciation now conveniently ignores the years where many international observers, including the UN, documented RSF
abuses, yet Cairo's diplomatic messaging remained considerably softer. It seems some atrocities are more convenient to condemn than others, especially when regional alliances are in flux.